How to Pronounce Saprophyte

To pronounce "saprophyte", say SAPR-ophyt-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsæpɹəʊfaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈsæpɹəʊfaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “saprophyte”

"saprophyte" has 3 syllables: sapr-ophyt-e.

What does saprophyte mean?

noun

  1. Any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria

Synonyms

saprobe

Related words

saprotrophnecrophytesaprophilesaprobehysterophytesaproxylicholosaprophytesaprobiont

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saprophyte"?▾

"Saprophyte" has 3 syllables: sapr · ophyt · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "saprophyte"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saprophyte" is /ˈsæpɹəʊfaɪt/.

What does "saprophyte" mean?▾

Saprophyte: Any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria

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